If you’re ready to move to the NBN, you’ll need to make a few decisions: which telco to go with, how fast you’d like your connection to be, and how much data you’ll need. But one of the biggest choices you’ll make is whether to sign a one or two-year contract, or opt for a month-to-month plan – and if you’re still unsure about which NBN plan or provider is right for you, you’re probably relu... read more>

One of the most common complaints we get here at the Fiftyup Club is from members saying they pay substantial dollars in premiums and don’t ever make a claim. Don’t let this happen to you.  One policy you can try to get more value out of is called “Extras Cover” and includes things like dental, optical, physio etc, in other words, procedures that aren’t performed in a hospital generally. ... read more>

I read with interest this week a story from the ABC about things rich people do to save money.    Janine Allis, the founder of Boost Juice says she always rings around to get the best deal from her energy provider and bank. Even though Janine is worth an estimated $66 million and is no doubt a very busy woman, she still finds time to check whether she is getting value for money.   There’s a... read more>

Here's a piece of fine print that every CommBank mortgage customer needs to read. In recent weeks the country's biggest home lender has announced that they will change some loan repayments and redraw balances in a way that reduces weekly and fortnightly repayments - but effectively extends the life-span of their customers who have have a variable rate principal and interest home loan, invest... read more>

Based on recent figures, four out of ten Aussie homes and businesses use Telstra services to connect to the internet. Even as the NBN rolls out this figure hasn't changed too much.  Mostly people are happy to stick it out with the big T.   But is this the best idea? Are there better NBN plans to consider? Though we all know the plans are more expensive, there are a number of solid reasons... read more>